By Jim Tate – Medicare has a long history of taking bold actions. In 2003 electronic claims submission was mandated. In 2011, CMS established the EHR Incentive Programs to promote the adoption and meaningful use of certified electronic health record technology.
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By Lee Barrett – Trust serves as the cornerstone of relationships in the healthcare sector, connecting organizations with patients, providers, and business partners. Achieving and maintaining trust requires healthcare entities to demonstrate their commitment to the highest standards of security, privacy, and operational excellence.
A bipartisan group of 10 House members introduced a bill recently to stop the 2.83 percent cut in Medicare payments to physician practices this year while providing a 2 percent payment update, aiming to stabilize physician practices and protect patients’ access to care.
By Dustin Charles & Alex Mugge – This post explores how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the largest payer in health care, is at the forefront of how health IT directly impacts health care providers and the care they deliver.
By Chris Emper – Recently, as President Donald Trump begins his second term in office, many physician groups are probably wondering what impact the change in Presidential Administrations will have on various healthcare policy issues and ultimately, their practices.
By Seth Pazinski & Whitney Weber – The HITAC provides valuable insights to the assistant secretary for technology policy that can inform ASTP’s policies and programs. HITAC members represent a broad swath of the healthcare industry and as such, offer a range of health IT perspectives and expertise.
By Micky Tripathi – At 12:00 noon on January 20, 2021, I became the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). At 12:00 noon on January 20, 2025, I will leave my role as the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and National Coordinator for Health Information Technology of HHS.
CMS has made substantial progress on its goal for all people with Traditional Medicare to be in a care relationship with accountability for quality and total cost of care by 2030. As of January 2025, 53.4% of people with Traditional (fee-for-service) Medicare are in an accountable care relationship with a provider.
From the Health IT Buzz Blog – Recognizing the importance of seamless data exchange in oncology, six health IT vendors have committed to supporting USCDI+ Cancer data elements (two more organizations pledged to promote cancer-related activities in their work), marking a significant step toward a more interoperable and standardized healthcare system.